Preventive Maintenance Checklist: LOAD BANK - Annual

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Work Order Number

(T)ools, (S)afety Equipment and (M)aterials

• Electrician’s toolset

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleaning materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vacuum cleaner or compressed air

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Guidelines

• Schedule the work with the users

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lock out and tag circuits as necessary for safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review and follow the manufacturer's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Report any problems you find

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the results in the maintenance log

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Be careful. Some surfaces may be hot

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Procedures

• Lock out and tag out the load bank

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove the access panels and screens, and inspect the load resistors for sagging which indicates mechanical breakdown

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect for broken ceramic insulators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect all connections for oxidation or corrosion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify the airflow switch works properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect all magnetic contactors to make sure that the contacts are not severely pitted or corroded. Make sure all contactors move freely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean all dirt and debris out of the load bank

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect all wiring for any sign of insulation failure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Replace all access panels and screens. Tighten the fastening hardware securely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect exhaust hoods and screens

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check the CPU display for a low battery warning and replace if required. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for replacing the battery to avoid loss of programming

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Return the unit to service and perform an operational check

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Submit a work order to correct problems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Hours

• How much time was spent on this work order?